Marin Senior Information Fair Highlights Around the Fair
" SEIZE THE DAY! ”
ON THE MAIN STAGE
JAN WAHL Emcee Main Stage

Jan Wahl, Bay Area broadcast personality, a champion of living every day the fullest wearing great hats, a fan of films, a Senior Fair fan, and Main Stage Emcee introduces great entertainers, honors the passions we pursue in our lives, shares her stories, and conducts audience participation trivia quizzes with prizes. Jan also presents Fair Awards and lots of Raffle Prizes to delighted winners.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE LUCY!

… And Ethel too! Start your day right. Have a seat and enjoy a bit of vintage I Love Lucy footage shown on the big screen under the Main stage marquee. Bring your morning coffee, tea or snack to your seat and settle in for some good laughs.

“I DON’T KNOW HOW TO DO THIS”

Join us at the Main Stage for stories, poetry and readings by Vilma Ginzberg, Healdburg’s Literary Laureate in 2008 and 2009.

“I was a lifelong closet writer until I retired” says Ginzberg, who came out of that closet and took to writing in earnest, publishing her first book of poetry at the age of 77. She’s a high energy, humorous presenter with touching and funny poems and stories to share. “I’m a good example of an active, creative older person,” says Vilma, now 84 years young.

In addition to her first three books, Colors of Glass -2004; Murmurs & Outcries -2007; and Snake Pit -2010; Ginzberg welcomes 2011 publication of her fourth collection, I Don’t Know How to Do This, Poems on Aging. “I consider spoken performance poetry an important literary art form,” she says.

A TASTE OF FITNESS FUSION ON STAGE

Join Heather Harris fitness trainer for a sweet and gentle morning stretch. Then sign-up for a free personal movement consultation at the Fair. Or join a small group session at Booth 207B.

JOAN GETZ JAZZ BAND

Joan Getz, jazz singer and actress is the featured vocalist of this group. Kurt Huget on guitar and Dick Bright on violin, bring their considerable talents to the Senior Information Fair stage on Wednesday October 19th, courtesy of Bread & Roses. It is also possible that Joan’s husband, well-known drummer Dave Getz may sit in with a couple drums.

“In the mid 90’s while singing with Bread and Roses I started hearing jazz standards and classic jazz pieces. I found them so rich and joyous that jazz became my life’s work, my main music theme,” says Getz. This is a can’t miss performance.

SING ALONG - CROON THE OLDIES
with Mark Hester- Tribute Artist

Lift your voice in song. It’s good for what ails you. Singing along with Mark Hester will exercise your vocal cords and your smile. Don’t be shy! Seize the moment.

WINGS OF SONG WOMEN’S CHORUS

Listen. You’ll enjoy the voices of these talented North Bay women raised in song. Their performances please audiences around the Bay Area.

JAZZED TRIO

Back for a second year we welcome the golden voice of Phillip Percy Williams to the Fair, straight from the famed Beach Blanket Babylon stage. He is joined by Jazz Pianist Judy Hall and Bill Vitt on drums.

DANCE TO THE MUSIC

Starduster Orchestra provides Big Band music and vocals for listening and ballroom dancing-all afternoon under the leadership of Joe Agro. All ages are welcome to strut their stuff.
Add Trivia Quiz patter, Fair Awards Ceremony, and Raffle Prize Extravaganza to the above line up and you’ll see why the Main Stage is active from 9 AM to 3 PM.

ALL AROUND THE FAIR
FREE INTERNATIONAL PHONE CALLS
TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY
AT THE SKPYE CENTER - BOOTH 208B

This year you can talk free to friends and family across the country or the oceans, courtesy of the Golden Gate Computer Society. Better yet, they will show you how to do it yourself at home. Save money, stay in touch. Seize the Day! Whether you are interested in learning a little or alot about the internet, email, Facebook, YouTube, or you simply want to learn how to use a computer to share your favorite photos, or write your memoirs – or - you are a “Techie” and have some truly advanced questions, the Golden Gate Computer Society experts will show you the way around a keyboard.

AWARD WINNING PHOTO SHOW & FREE CAMERA CLINIC - BOOTH 146

Come see the photographs that grab viewers. Bring your own digital or other cameras with you and ask the experts the questions you have about operating your camera; how to get the shots you want; etc. Beginners to advanced, everyone is welcome courtesy of the Marin Photography Club.

LOVIN’ HARMONY PERFORMS IN THE LOBBY

Lovin’ Harmony, a North Bay musical trio specializing in swing era vocals performs from 11 AM and again at 1 PM in the Fair Lobby. Songbirds Judy Berger, Mardi Crawford, and Ricki Rush bring energy and joy to beloved standards from the Great American Songbook. Their inspiration comes from the Andrews Sisters, Boswell Sisters and Manhattan Transfer among others.
Lovin’ Harmony will be accompanied on keyboards by Marin musician extraordinaire - Jef Labes. Get ready to clap your hands and be transported back in time!

AVENUE OF THE QUILTS SHOW

Catch the creative and colorful Gallery of Quilt Art in the in the Central Hallway area of the Fair-on display for your viewing pleasure from 9 AM to 3 PM. In addition enjoy the colorful and creative work of the Mt. Tamalpais Quilt Guild at their Quilt Making Demonstrations in Room B.

PASTELS, PENCILS & PAINT
ART SHOW & COACHING - BOOTH 187

Artists in residence at the Fair offer hands-on guest coaching to any visitor who wants to try their hand at sketching under the tutelage of these accomplished artists. They'll be working in acrylics, pastels and pencil on their own works-in-progress. In addition, their completed works will be on display. Each artist has a favorite focus: portraits, area landscapes, and still life renditions. Bernard Healey, an art instructor at the College of Marin and multiple gallery and show exhibitor produces the Pastels, Pencils & Paint event at the Senior Fair.

FITNESS FUSION - BOOTH 207 B
& POLE WALKING ADVENTURES - BOOTH 115

Safe exercising will put seize the day moments into your feet. into your feet. Fair guests are invited to take part in all kinds of exercise activities, watch demonstrations, and even get some one-on-one consulting from a pro. Whether you’re a fan of seated, standing or moving activity, we have an exercise experience at the Fair that will fill the bill.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

The Fair presents 135 booths offering everything from Feldenkrais Movement Coaching to Outdated Medications Collection, from Ancestry Look-up to Stamp Collecting Demonstrations, from Flu Shots and Balance Screenings to Shoulder Massage and Bone Scans, Hearing Tests, Legal Help, Housing ideas, Volunteer opportunities, Travel possibilties .... and lots more information and experiences to enhance the lifestyles of citizens who sport silver strands among the gold. Bring your families. It’s a good time for everyone!

Come to the party. Learn about what’s available for you, experience and enjoy. Seize the day to research resources, make a plan, change your life for the better. ”SEIZE THE DAY!”